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This PKL season has been nothing short of brilliant, with the high quality of skills on display. On Wednesday, Haryana Steelers' Meetu Sharma came up with arguably the best raid of the season, where despite getting caught, he did not give up and made it to the baulk line in the end.

It is no secret that Iranians are a stronger lot when it comes to sheer strength and power, which is of great use when it comes to tackling the raiders in the Pro Kabaddi League. Last year it was Mohammadreza Shadlu who stole the show for Patna, and this year it's Amirhossein Bastami of Haryana.

Haryana Steelers join the Pro Kabaddi League season 9 hoping to challenge for the crown after narrowly missing out on an eliminator position in season 8. The team finished seventh last season and replaced top raider Vikash Kandola with Manjeet, who was purchased for a whopping Rs 80 lakhs.

The JSW Sports-owned Haryana Steelers have revealed the five players they have kept for the forthcoming Pro Kabaddi League Season 9 mega auctions, which are scheduled to take place in Mumbai between August 5 and 6. The defence tandem of Jaideep and Mohit has been retained by the owners.